Because I'm a trash goblin, I'm pretty hesitant to buy things. But for the last two years, I've convinced myself NOT to get a second monitor (I'm not made of money, just beans and trash), but thanks to everyone's support, I finally have a second monitor. It is literally 10x easier to do things (edit videos, photos, make memes, etc) by having a second screen. I know it sounds contrived to say "AlL yOUr suPpoRt maTterS!1!" but seriously, everyone's support is helping me make CFT a bigger and be...
2024-07-27 00:40:45 +0000 UTC
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"On Fridays, we flex," Karen Smith (probably)
2024-07-26 14:00:15 +0000 UTC
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The most common things I edit out in photos (besides lighting because I don't have a camera crew lol!) is taking out my tatttoo and... VPL. I haven't edited these photos yet for Instagram and doing a Trash After Dark preview first to see the raw photos! I normally edit out my tattoo (because the characters don't have a tattoo) and I want to keep Instagram a little more family friendly.
2024-07-25 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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I've been meaning to get a "comfortable" costume to travel with on Day 2 of cons, but not sure which spandex suit to get! With the help from a few peeps, I've narrowed it down to these two:
2024-07-24 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Haven't really talked about it on Instagram, but yes, I repurposed a pleather computer chair into The Winter Soldier's vest. Yes, I'm wearing this outside in August at Dragoncon - make sure to say hi if you're there unless I die of heat exhaustion, woohoo!
2024-07-24 03:19:13 +0000 UTC
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Putting The Ass in Assassin... too cheeky?
YouTube video going up today at 230 CT, but Patreon deserves a preview I talk about the costume!
2024-07-23 13:46:01 +0000 UTC
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Thank you everyone so much for your support and patience. I really didn't expect to get so much positive support this early on less than a week after I launched my Patreon. I'm finishing up making a formal posting schedule (mostly to keep my sanity while distributing benefits - so here's an old behind the scenes shots from my Cupid Hanzo costume while I finish the schedule ASAP!)
2024-07-21 17:47:52 +0000 UTC
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Finished up the Elektra photoshoot (in some shots, Elektra strips down even more) - will be posting them soon! Still working on my blue steel facial expression.
2024-07-21 16:00:18 +0000 UTC
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I was messing around with my work in progress spongebob cosplay, and I'm actually wearing shorts in this one but you have to zoom in to see it... I'll have to redo the actual photoshoot to make it Instagram appropriate....
2024-07-20 13:32:02 +0000 UTC
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Most of the Trash After Dark shoots are going to be cosplay themed since, ya know, they're "stripped down" versions of my main shoots, but would holiday specific photoshoots be something people are interested in?
2024-07-19 17:20:41 +0000 UTC
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So the first two Trash After Dark Photoshoots I'm doing are Elektra and Black Widow (I'm very bad at not spoiling things since I get excited about them), but after realizing I took a fair amount of test shots when trying on my (13 pound ish) quiver that I HAVE to clip onto a jockstrap with a caribeaner), I'm thinking I might as well do a Hanzo photoshoot too, right?
2024-07-19 13:39:23 +0000 UTC
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Ok, this looks absolutely sick. I think this would be my first "Level 6" cosplay because it involves so much intricate work, mixed mediums, etc. It was my favorite of the pitches people sent me from my my latest "cosplans" video on YouTube. Lemme know your thoughts on it!
2024-07-19 13:36:18 +0000 UTC
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Hey all! All tiers are getting a shoutout on my socials (sorry for the delays, I am a little bit slow to create some graphics, especially since Willard can't help me without arms and the other humans of CFT have REAL jobs (blegh)
I'll either use the nickname/patreon name, your initials, or just a first name for any of the scrolling credits. If you want a specific nickname or want to be left out, let me know, but the Wall of Fame is for all members since I'm super grateful for everyone ...
2024-07-18 18:11:31 +0000 UTC
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Hi all - as I'm learning more about Patreon, I want to be as transparent as possible while keeping the content rolling AND my sanity alive and well! Fun little insight about Patreon is creators can have automatic checklists per tier, but it's explicitly PER benefit... meaning Patreon can't make me a checklist the higher tiers with benefits "from the above tiers". So apologies if you see anything redundant on the verbiage or some benefit explanations have been moved to descriptions, I'm just t...
2024-07-17 14:38:24 +0000 UTC
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I have some posts ready to go for July that aren't Black Widow related, but since I used a Black Widow pic in the promo for the YouTube video today, I realized I should put something on patreon for the new subs today.
2024-07-17 00:02:25 +0000 UTC
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Soft launch for Trash After Dark was July 10th, but mid to late July a regular cadence for Trash After Dark content will be ready!
2024-07-16 04:44:16 +0000 UTC
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Hey Trash Fam!
Welcome to my Patreon page, where the magic of cosplay meets the everyday items we usually toss aside. I’m Kyle J. Kirby, the mind and hands behind Cosplays from Trash, and I am beyond excited to have you here on this journey with me!
For those of you who are new, let me give you a quick rundown. My passion is transforming what most people see as junk into jaw-dropping cosplays... and yeah, sometimes with my shirt off. From cereal boxes to plastic bottles, every p...
2024-07-16 04:33:58 +0000 UTC
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Making it out of trash, this heavy quiver is quite literally strapped to a jockstrap so it doesn't rip the costume.
I DEF can't share this on instagram, ya know?
2024-07-15 03:07:33 +0000 UTC
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Thank you so much, members! I hadn't planned on doing a formal Trash After Dark photoshoot in July, but with active members, the whole team is excited to make more content.
2024-07-14 21:45:53 +0000 UTC
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Hey Trash Fam!
Welcome to my Patreon page, where the magic of cosplay meets the everyday items we usually toss aside. I’m Kyle J. Kirby, the mind and hands behind Cosplays from Trash, and I am beyond excited to have you here on this journey with me!
For those of you who are new, let me give you a quick rundown. My passion is transforming what most people see as junk into jaw-dropping c...
2024-06-25 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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